Grand County Court report " Nov. 3

A week behind bars as well as a hefty fine is what one defendant received in last week’s District Court session in Hot Sulphur Springs.

Judge Mark Hoak handed down a four-year deferred judgment and sentence on a charge of theft $500-$15,000 and a guilty verdict on a charge of theft $100-$500 to 56-year-old Lawrence M. Chivis of Parker.

Chivis was sentenced to seven days in jail, ordered to pay $5,424.21 in fines and restitution, and must perform 50 hours of public service. In addition, he is required to submit to random drug testing, and have no contact with the victim other than writing a sincere letter of apology.

A number of other jail sentences, fines and other penalties were also handed down last week by Judge Ben McClelland in the Grand County Court, including:

Deward J. Kean, 45, of Westminster, was found guilty of driving after license was under restraint ” alcohol related. He was sentenced to 20 days in jail and fined $332.

Freddie A. Allen, 44, of Denver, admitted violating probation for his 2001 conviction for harassment. He was sentenced to 20 days in jail with credit for seven days of presentence confinement. He was also fined $764.90 and ordered to perform 60 hours of public service. In addition, he is required to undergo an alcohol evaluation and must comply with its recommended treatment.

David W. Donahue, 34, of Kremmling, was found guilty of contempt of court. He was sentenced to 16 days in jail.

Mark J.R. Seetram, 44, of Denver, was found guilty of third degree assault ” knowingly/recklessly causing injury. He was sentenced to 14 days in jail and fined $300.

Eric P. Johnson, 40, of Romeo, was found guilty of failing to display proof of insurance. He was sentenced to six days in jail and ordered to pay $1,489.

Justin T. Maestas, 23, of Romeo, was given a one-year deferred judgment and sentence on a charge of driver’s license ” evading interlock. He was sentenced to three days in jail, fined $107 and must make a $250 contribution to the Mountain Family Center.

Julia D. Richter, 39, of Centennial, was found guilty of driving under the influence.

She was sentenced to two days in jail, fined $502, ordered to perform 70 hours of public service, and has to undergo an alcohol evaluation and must comply with its recommended treatment.

Duane G. Peper, 55, of Grand Lake, admitted violating probation for his 2003 conviction on a charge of driving under the influence. He was sentenced to one day in jail and ordered to perform 120 hours of public service.

Eduardo Sandoval, 18, of Denver, was found guilty of false reporting, driving after his license was under restraint and failing to display proof of insurance. He was sentenced to one day in jail and fined $1,740.

Thomas E. Parker, 26, of Winter Park, was given a two-year deferred judgment and sentence on a charge of third degree assault ” knowingly/recklessly causing injury. He was fined $1,410, ordered to perform 75 hours of public service and must complete a 36-week domestic violence treatment program. In addition, he is required to make a $300 contribution of Operation Game Thief.

Patricia I. Shine, 49, of Grand Lake, was found guilty of driving while ability impaired. She was fined $492, ordered to perform 36 hours of public service, and has to undergo an alcohol evaluation and must comply with its recommended treatment.

Jackson M. Mergier, 18, of Fort Collins, was found guilty of attempted theft under $100. He was fined $470 and ordered to perform 80 hours of public service.

Steven H. Bigwood, 19, of Lakewood, was given a one-year deferred judgment and sentence on a charge of careless driving causing injury and was found guilty of driving a defective vehicle. He was fined $164, ordered to perform 16 hours of public service and must make a $100 contribution to the Mountain Family Center.

Gregory A. Wise, 18, of Fort Collins, was found guilty of attempted theft under $100. He was fined $92 and ordered to perform 120 hours of public service.

Karla J. Booth, 39, of Kremmling, was found guilty of harassment by strike, shove and/or kick. She was fined $120, ordered to perform 30 hours of public service and must complete a 36-week violence treatment.

Felix A.L. Avavisca, 23, of Aurora, was fined $200 for driving without a driver’s license.

Miguel A. Robles-Landa, 20, of Denver, was fined $200 for driving without a driver’s license.

Richard G. Silage, 70, of Steamboat Springs, was fined $188 for speeding 10 to 19 mph over the limit.

Lance S. Morrow, 38, of Tabernash, was fined $137 for following too closely.

Alan J. Hanan, 49, of Orlando, Fla., was fined $115 for speeding 5 to 9 mph over the limit.